Overnight oats just might win the award for being the easiest and most delicious breakfast ever. Not to mention a complete life saver for those chaotic mornings. If you’ve never made them before, let me tell you why I’m their biggest fan.
1. They’re completely no-cook. Just load up mason jars with oats and milk (I prefer almond) and let them soak overnight in the fridge. For me, this is perfect because I rarely give myself time to make toast in the morning.
2. They’re easy to meal prep and store in the fridge. Which means you can make a week’s worth in less than 10 minutes. So you’ll be less likely to make a bad food choice at the Tim Horton drive through in the morning.
3. The flavour options are limitless. Adding different toppings everyday means you’ll never get bored of the same breakfast.
4. They’re easy on the wallet. So go on and buy yourself that new sports bra you’ve been eyeing, you deserve it! You’re saving money on breakfast!
5. Your health and waistline will thank you. With overnight oats you can enjoy the goodness of magnesium, fiber, plant-based protein and potassium. Oats are also one of the most recommended foods for preventing heart disease, lowering your blood sugar and improving your nervous system function.
Who knew oats were so amazing?! Here are some fall inspired overnight oats recipes to make you fall in love with them too.
Maple Almond Berry
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons slice almonds
• 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/4 cup raspberries
•1/4 cup blueberries
Directions
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a glass jar. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
2. Top with fresh berries in the morning.
Chai Banana Spice
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/2 banana
• 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
Directions
1. Mix the ingredients together in a glass jar. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
2. Top with bananas, shredded coconut and walnuts in the morning.
Cinnamon Apple Pie
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 apple
Directions
1. Mix the ingredients together in a glass jar. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
2. Top with apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon in the morning.
